Anonymous
Post 03/16/2014 01:23     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Anonymous wrote:DH is from Texas. He has yet to find anything comparable to home.


Also a Texan, and I second his opinion. I've tried most of those mentioned here.

Common red flags: yellow cheese, ground beef, flour tortillas, peas in the rice…and don't get me started on the tamales that are way too sweet. I think most of the "Tex Mex" places around here are run by folks from Central and South America. I'm sure they have fine cuisine where they're from, but it's not Tex-Mex.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 22:39     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
I had horrible service at mi guapos. Love cactus cantina
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 22:26     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
^^^and I know OP asked for best in DC, but Mi Rancho is close enough. It's a 10 minute walk from the DC line.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 22:24     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
If you want the best, go to Mi Rancho in Silver Spring.

Hands down, the winner.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 22:21     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
DH is from Texas. He has yet to find anything comparable to home.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 21:04     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Anonymous wrote:Tex Mex is, by definition, not good food.


You've obviously never been to Texas!
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 21:00     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Agree with the above, food is generally pretty mediocre and they all seem to be the same, Guapos, Cactus Cantina, Uncle Julio's, Austin Grill, Mi Rancho the key is don't pay too much and get good and decent priced margaritas. There is a place on Capitol Hill that works well, La Lomita Dos, decent priced food and margaritas, and very family friendly but definitely not worth driving to, just if you are close. I also agree that Rosa Mexicano is not worth the price and have heard that Mi Cocina is even worse, but not been there.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 13:44     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Tex Mex is, by definition, not good food.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 12:06     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Anonymous wrote:Austin Grille!
Um, no.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2014 00:57     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Austin Grille!
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2014 22:27     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Lauriol
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2014 17:06     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
District Taco is good - locations in Arlington, downtown (Metro Center) and Capitol Hill. Seems like more of a carryout place, but the Arlington location has an ABC license.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2014 15:56     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Lauriol Plaza, Dupont
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2014 15:43     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
Anonymous wrote:I heard great things about Mi Concina and was disgusted. I'm a vegetarian, so there isn't much for me on the menu, but my cheesy enchiladas looked and tasted like they were filled with ballpark cheese whiz. Haven't been back.


Yes, I was so looking forward to it and what a disappointment! Bland and boring. And up the street, Rosa Mexicano is way overpriced for not very good food. Oh, and drinks where the alcohol seems to be dispensed with an eyedropper.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2014 15:37     Subject: best Tex Mex in DC
I heard great things about Mi Concina and was disgusted. I'm a vegetarian, so there isn't much for me on the menu, but my cheesy enchiladas looked and tasted like they were filled with ballpark cheese whiz. Haven't been back.